Donald Trump
Trump and the War on Drugs
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5041276/president-trump-calls-death-penalty-drug-dealers
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 | CLIP OF FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 2024 CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT Former President Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Drug Dealers Former President Trump calls for lawmakers to pass a law mandating the death penalty for drug dealers during his official announcement of his 2024 presidential candidacy in a speech at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He said such laws in places like China and Singapore tamped down violent crime in those countries, and said they were the only option to combat the drug trade in the U.S.
Trump and Kanye West and Nick Fuentes
“ For much of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, Jewish Republicans rationalized away the bigoted fringe of Mr. Trump’s coalition, arguing that the unsavory supporters in his midst and the antisemitic tropes he deployed paled in comparison with the staunchly pro-Israel policies of his administration.
But last week, Mr. Trump dined at his Palm Beach palace, Mar-a-Lago, with the performer Kanye West, who had already been denounced for making antisemitic statements, and with Nick Fuentes, an outspoken antisemite and Holocaust denier, granting the antisemitic fringe a place of honor at his table. Now, even some of Mr. Trump’s staunchest supporters say they can no longer ignore the abetting of bigotry by the nominal leader of the Republican Party.
Trump and RKBA
"My first day, it gets signed, okay? My first day. There's no more gun-free zones."
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/01/trump-day-one-promises/514184/
Trump and Ukraine
Trump and russia
“Like inflation and numerous other self inflicted wounds and mistakes made over the past two years, Russia would definitely not have raided and attacked Ukraine if I was your President. In fact, for four years they didn’t attack, nor did they have any intention of doing so as long as I was in charge. But the sad fact is that, due to a new lack of respect for the U.S., caused at least partially by our incompetently handled pullout from Afghanistan, and a very poor choice of words by Biden in explaining U.S. requests and intentions (Biden’s first statement was that Russia could have some of Ukraine, no problem!), the bloody and expensive assault began, and continues to this day. That is all history, but how does it end, and it must end, NOW! Start by telling Europe that they must pay at least equal to what the U.S. is paying to help Ukraine. They must also pay us, retroactively, the difference. At a staggering 125 Billion Dollars, we are paying 4 to 5 times more, and this fight is far more important for Europe than it is for the U.S. Next, tell Ukraine that there will be little more money coming from us, UNLESS RUSSIA CONTINUES TO PROSECUTE THE WAR. The President must meet with each side, then both sides together, and quickly work out a deal. This can be easily done if conducted by the right President. Both sides are weary and ready to make a deal. The meetings should start immediately, there is no time to spare. The death and destruction MUST END NOW! Properly executed, this terrible and tragic War, a War that never should have started in the first place, will come to a speedy end. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!”
Is opposing Russia in Ukraine a vital American national strategic interest?
“No, but it is for Europe. But not for the United States. That is why Europe should be paying far more than we are, or equal.”
What specifically is our objective in Ukraine, and how will we know when we’ve achieved it?
“Our objective in Ukraine is to help and secure Europe, but Europe isn’t helping itself. They are relying on the United States to largely do it for them. That is very unfair to us. Especially since Europe takes advantage of us on trade and other things.”
What is the limit of funding and materiel you would be willing to send to the government of Ukraine?
“That would strongly depend on my meeting with President Putin and Russia. Russia would have never attacked Ukraine if I were President, not even a small chance. Would have never happened if I were President, but it has. I would have to see what the direction in which Russia is headed. I want them to stop, and they will, depending on the one that delivers that message. But with everything said, Europe must pay. The United States has spent much more than Europe, and that is not fair, just, or equitable. If I were President, that horrible war would end in 24 hours, or less. It can be done, and it must be done—now!”
Should the United States support regime change in Russia?
“No. We should support regime change in the United States, that’s far more important. The Biden administration are the ones who got us into this mess.”
Given that Russia’s economy and currency are stronger than before the war, do you believe that U.S. sanctions have been effective?
“No, they have not been effective. Just the opposite. They drove Russia, China and Iran into an unthinkable situation.”
Do you believe the United States faces the risk of nuclear war with Russia?
“It depends on who the President of the United States is. At the moment, with Biden as president, absolutely yes. He says and does all the wrong things at the wrong time.”
Trump and North Korea
Elections
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-third-party-play-desantis-primary-2024-election-florida-revenge-gop-pledge-nomination-debate-ballots-13d16839 https://archive.is/iTWa1
- Pekka Kallioniemi, “In today’s #vatniksoup, I’ll talk about the Trump 2016 presidential campaign, and how it was connected to various Russian actors. In this retrospect, I’ll introduce some of the people who worked in Trump’s 2016 campaign for the presidency, outlining their activities.”, May 5, 2023 (thread) (pdf) (audio)
- Pekka Kallioniemi, “In today’s #vatniksoup, I’ll introduce an American politician, media personality and businessman, Donald Trump. He’s best-known for serving as the 45th president of the US, and for promoting pro-Kremlin viewpoints regarding Putin and the Russo-Ukrainian war.”, June 17, 2023 (thread) (pdf)
- Pekka Kallioniemi, “In today's #vatniksoup, I'll talk about post-truth politics and how they have changed our society - in my opinion - for worse. This analysis relies heavily on the work done by academic John Hartley, and by journalist Adam Curtis.”, April 13, 2023 (thread) (pdf)
Atheists and Christians
“Together we’re warriors in a righteous crusade to stop the arsonists, the atheists, globalists and marxists.. And we will restore our republic as one nation under god”
https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/1672759357547638787
but:
LGBT rights (sincere or not?)
https://twitter.com/DeTahmineh/status/1675149913049448449
NATO
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-u-s-leave-nato-1234860016/
